Evolutionary Psychology www.epjournal.net – 2009. 7(2): 208-233 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Original Article Evolution‚ Psychology‚ and a Conflict Theory of Culture Kevin MacDonald‚ Department of Psychology‚ California State University – Long Beach‚ Long Beach‚ CA‚ USA. Email: kmacd@csulb.edu (Corresponding author). Abstract: This article develops an evolutionary theory of conflict over the construction of culture that is informed by current knowledge of psychological mechanisms. Psychological
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According to the experiences that En Ridzuan had shared; we found that the situations he faced in the class are most related to one part of the theory in cognitive psychology which is attention. We emphasize more about the students’ attention in the class. Attention is described as the ability of an individual to focus on specific stimuli or locations. In this case‚ the ability of En Ridzuan’ students to focus on what he taught in his class is called attention.
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heart defects‚ endocarditis and myocarditis (American heart association‚ 2013) .In the case scenario of Mr. P 76 year old man comes with the history of cardiomyopathy and CHF and in the past repeatedly admitted for the management of CHF symptoms. This essay discusses about approach to care‚ treatment plan‚ patient and family education and teaching plan that is given to Mr.P. Approach of Care In this given case scenario‚ Mr.P not only has medical problem he also has some psychological and social
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Title VII‚ as it pertain specifically to disparate impact and disparate treatment policies that should be implemented to avoid liability for potential Title Vii violation. Do research to prepare for your presentation‚ and write a brief set of answers to the following questions: The difference between a disparate impact and a disparate treatment claim; Disparate Treatment: Also known as differential treatment‚ disparate treatment claims are ones in which the plaintiff alleges he or she is the victim
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Case Study for Michael Christy Bosley Axia College of University of Phoenix PSY210 Jennifer Doran March 16‚ 2008 Case Study for Michael The causes for Michael’s stress seems to be the fact that his divorce just became finalized‚ he wanted custody of his children but his work schedule can not allow for that‚ but Michael receives visitation every two weeks and his employer has announced financial restrictions that could result in possible layoffs. Since Michael is divorced he has purchased
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Examine biomedical‚ individual and group approaches to treatment. Biomedical: 1. Phobias: As a treatment for phobias rarely used on its own – Benzodiazepines (Valium‚ Sobril‚ Xanax‚ Xanor‚ Mogadon‚ Rohypnol) enhance the effectiveness of GABA. When a single dose is compared to a single psychotherapy session for dental anxiety‚ the dose was worse. 2. Depression: Serotonin hypothesis: inadequate amount between synaptic gap for effective transmission to occur. Drugs aim to increase
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In modern Psychology‚ cognitivism is considered the most dominant paradigm for understanding mental function. The dramatic shift from behaviorism to cognitivism occurred in the early part of the nineteenth century. After decades of almost exclusive behaviorist research‚ psychologists and scholars became dissatisfied with the limitations of behaviorism. Although behaviorism encouraged observable and measurable research in the field of psychology‚ it did not incorporate mental events. Therefore‚ this
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Aerobic Treatment In the biological process‚ if the micro organisms (aerobes) use free or dissolved oxygen for the degradation of organic wastes‚ it is named as aerobic treatment. The availability of the oxygen for the working of aerobes as an electron acceptor accelerates the biodegradation significantly and maximized the treatment system capacity. Factors influence on treatment process The microorganisms and their growth are the driving force for the degradation process. To achieve a high rate
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INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN CASE ANALYSIS You have been assigned to a strategic planning committee where your charge is to analyze the search industry and Google’s competitive position. Your report should include a 3 to 5 page executive summary of recommendations necessary to allow Google to strengthen its lead in the search industry and to make a success of its smartphone business‚ cloud computing‚ entry into emerging markets‚ and other recent ventures. Your recommendations should be specific and supported
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accident; still recovering from injury Employment/Work History and Financial problems and Support Status: HS drop out; parent’s divorces‚ lives with mother‚ received support from siblings up to 2 months after accident Drug/Alcohol Use and Treatment History: Pain meds for injury; takes more than prescribed; tested positive THC meth & opioids; assuming this was the clients first visit to the therapist Family History of Alcohol/Drug Use (2 generations): none Legal Problems / Legal
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